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Welcome to the comprehensive herbal medicine profile for Feverfew. Unlike highly diluted homeopathic remedies, herbal medicines utilize active biochemical substances derived from plants to support physiological health and wellness.
Feverfew has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient Greek times, but gained enormous popularity in the 1970s and 1980s following reports that it dramatically reduced the frequency of migraines. Parthenolide, its primary active constituent, inhibits platelet aggregation and serotonin release.
Feverfew has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient Greek times, but gained enormous popularity in the 1970s and 1980s following reports that it dramatically reduced the frequency of migraines. Parthenolide, its primary active constituent, inhibits platelet aggregation and serotonin release.
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| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Common Names | Midsummer Daisy, Featherfew, Bachelor's Button |
| Medical System | Traditional European Herbal Medicine |
The following conditions are traditionally or clinically supported for Feverfew:
Leaves
Fresh leaves (1-2 daily), Freeze-dried leaf capsules, Standardized extract, TinctureConcentrated liquid raw extractA mother tincture prepared by soaking botanical, animal, or mineral raw materials in alcohol and water.
Freeze-dried leaf capsules: 100-300mg daily containing 0.2-0.4% parthenolide; Fresh leaves: 2-3 medium leaves daily; Tincture: 1-2ml 3 times daily
Parthenolide, Chrysanthenyl acetate, Camphor, Terpene lactones, Flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin)
Multiple clinical trials demonstrate 50-70% reduction in migraine frequency with regular use. Cochrane review confirms preventive efficacy.
Avoid in pregnancy (uterine stimulant). 'Feverfew rebound' headache with abrupt cessation. Avoid with anticoagulants.
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